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The U.S. military is demanding more advanced technologies to protect its tactical communications systems from sophisticated electronic attacks.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralSep 9, 2021Satcom executives see growing military demand for more secure, mobile equipment

The main concern for the U.S. military involves peer competitors like Russia and China.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralSep 9, 2021Satcom executives see growing military demand for more secure, mobile equipment

The U.S. military has the means to retaliate against electronic threats, which could result in mutually assured blindness.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralSep 9, 2021Satcom executives see growing military demand for more secure, mobile equipment

Jamming is a significant issue for the U.S. military.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralSep 9, 2021Satcom executives see growing military demand for more secure, mobile equipment

There is no official program of record for ground mobility satellite communications on the move at DoD.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNoiseSep 9, 2021Satcom executives see growing military demand for more secure, mobile equipment

DoD is predicting more frequent and more damaging cyber and electronic attacks.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralSep 9, 2021Satcom executives see growing military demand for more secure, mobile equipment

Leonardo DRS Global Enterprise Solutions provides satcom integration services to the Department of Defense and other government agencies.

Mentioned as: Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipSep 8, 2021U.S. military has growing appetite for satellite communications but its needs are complex

The Pentagon purchased satcom-as-a-managed-service from Iridium in 2019 under a $738.5 million, seven-year contract for services from Iridium’s low Earth orbit constellation.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipSep 8, 2021U.S. military has growing appetite for satellite communications but its needs are complex

The Department of Defense multi-service research initiative for digital radars and multifunction systems will support a community of researchers developing new algorithms and software for next-generation digital AESAs.

Mentioned as: Department of DefenseTechnical ProductSep 8, 2021AFRL + DARPA Receive The Advanced Multifunction Sensor System From Northrop Grumman

The extension of Firefly support provides time for the National Interagency Fire Center, in consultation with the Department of Defense, to develop a viable long-term solution for future funding and operation of Firefly.

Mentioned as: Department of DefenseTechnical ProductSep 7, 2021Pentagon extends intelligence agency program that helps track wildfires

Technology developed in the Blackjack program is supporting the Pentagon’s Space Development Agency’s effort to build a large network of communications and missile-warning satellites in low Earth orbit.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralSep 7, 2021DARPA awards Lockheed Martin $25 million contract modification for integration of Blackjack satellites

The Department of Defense approved an extension of Firefly support through September 2022.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralSep 7, 2021Pentagon extends intelligence agency program that helps track wildfires

Ellen Lord, who oversaw Pentagon acquisition during the Trump administration, supported closer development ties with India.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralSep 7, 2021US, India to jointly develop military drones

The Department of Defense approved an extension of Firefly support through September 2022 to allow the National Interagency Fire Center in consultation with the Department of Defense to develop a viable long-term solution for future funding and operation of Firefly.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipSep 6, 2021DoD to extend intelligence agency program that helps track wildfires

Teal Drones manufactures the Golden Eagle, one of only five drones approved by the US Department of Defense for reconnaissance, public safety, and inspection applications.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralSep 2, 2021Red Cat Holdings Closes Acquisition of Teal Drones

The Department of Defense must decide on a follow-on to the current MUOS capability before 2034 because the current MUOS system is estimated to degrade by 2034.

Mentioned as: the department of defenseNarrative GeneralSep 2, 2021GAO continues to criticize DoD’s management of narrowband satellite communications

A Government Accountability Office report released 2021-09-02 found that the U.S. military’s narrowband communications satellites are oversubscribed and there is insufficient capacity to meet user needs.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNoiseSep 2, 2021GAO continues to criticize DoD’s management of narrowband satellite communications

The Department of Defense is funding and developing plans to accelerate procurement and delivery of MUOS-compatible terminals.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative PlanSep 2, 2021GAO continues to criticize DoD’s management of narrowband satellite communications

The committee directed the Department of Defense to provide a strategy to address current and projected vulnerabilities in the Global Positioning System infrastructure and a plan to increase resilience of PNT systems.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralSep 1, 2021House Armed Services Committee approves Space National Guard, challenges DoD on space programs

The House NDAA supports Phase 2 of the National Security Space Launch program and requires the Department of Defense to provide a report on efforts to continue innovation and competition in launch with particular focus on space access, mobility, and logistics requirements.

Mentioned as: the department of defenseTechnical ProductSep 1, 2021House Armed Services Committee approves Space National Guard, challenges DoD on space programs
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